The Executive Director of Development, Major Gifts is responsible for developing and leading a comprehensive major gifts program for the University of Louisville Athletic Department. This position will lead a team with the purpose of identifying, soliciting, and closing of individual and corporate major gifts, both locally and nationally, in support of operations, endowment, and other capital purposes. This position will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Development.

Job Responsibilities:

Directly supervise three full-time development staff members: two assistant directors of development and 1 director of development responsible for securing major gift commitments

Lead staff in planning and executing long-term strategic and operational goals for major gifts; develop comprehensive major gifts program

Serve as lead major giving officer for corporate relations; meet or exceed major gift goal as set by the Associate AD of Development and the Athletic Director

Secure major gift commitments of $25,000 or more while managing and stewarding a donor portfolio of 250+ individuals and business

Secure new commitments for Basketball and Football suites, Floor Seats, Premium Boxes and Club Seats

Manage Basketball and Football Suite and Premium Seat Inventory

Manage high-level donor cultivation, stewardship and special events

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in sport administration, business or a related field

Five (5) years of related work experience

Knowledge of Archtics or other ticketing system software

Knowledge of CRM or other donor management system software

Proven interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including both oral and written

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in sport administration, business or a related field

Internal Number: 34887

About University of Louisville Athletic Association

The University of Louisville is a state supported research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. UofL is a NCAA Division I institution with an athletics program that competes at the Football Bowl Subdivision level as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. UofL sponsors 23 varsity sports programs, including 10 men's and 13 women's teams. For more about UofL, visit www.louisville.edu or www.gocards.com.